Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & FMCG

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team of a well-established Australian FMCG business on a six-month secondment (with high likelihood of extension).

You will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across a diverse range of matters, with a particular emphasis on commercial contracting, advertising, marketing, competition and consumer law.

Working closely with legal and business stakeholders, you will play an important role in managing day-to-day legal requirements, supporting commercial initiatives and ensuring legal advice is aligned with the organisation's broader business objectives.

This is an opportunity for a confident and adaptable lawyer to step into a broad in-house position, take ownership of matters and make an immediate contribution.

Key Responsibilities

- Commercial Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier, procurement, services and other business-related contracts.
- Advertising & Marketing: Provide legal advice on advertising campaigns, promotional activities, marketing materials and related commercial initiatives.
- Competition & Consumer Law: Advise on Australian Consumer Law, competition law and other regulatory obligations relevant to a consumer-facing business.
- Commercial Advisory: Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders, balancing legal and regulatory risk with commercial objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams to support business operations, manage legal issues and facilitate commercially sound decision-making.
- Privacy & General Commercial Matters: Depending on experience, provide additional support across privacy, compliance and other general commercial legal matters.

Qualifications & Experience

- Ideally 5–6+ years' post-qualification experience, either in-house or with a reputable law firm.




- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Solid understanding of advertising, marketing, competition and Australian Consumer Law.
- Experience working in-house, or advising commercial clients in a practical, business-focused capacity.
- Previous experience in the FMCG sector is highly regarded, although experience in other regulated, consumer-facing industries will also be considered.
- Australian legal qualifications and a current practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded lawyer who is comfortable operating independently and enjoys working closely with business stakeholders.

You will bring:

- Commercial Judgement: The ability to provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice that supports business outcomes.
- Adaptability: Confidence stepping into a new environment, quickly understanding business priorities and managing a varied workload.
- Autonomy: The ability to take ownership of legal matters and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across different business functions.
- A Collaborative Approach: A willingness to work as part of a team, contribute to business initiatives and respond to changing priorities.

About Aclaria

Aclaria is a leading provider of flexible legal and professional services, connecting talented lawyers with some of Australia's most recognised businesses.

We offer a unique employment model designed for lawyers seeking greater flexibility, variety and control over their careers. Through our secondment opportunities, you'll gain valuable in-house experience, work on meaningful legal matters and build relationships with leading organisations.

Additional information

- Join a leading Australian FMCG business in a commercially focused in-house role
- Work across commercial contracts, marketing, supply and consumer law

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Aclaria
📍 Melbourne